And make sure, the stove is not on the low setting which is not really visible and would burn that nice stainless plate.  Some guys even tried to use it for barbequeing, totally destroyin it.
Z
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jamie Fitterer 
  To: The Westy man ; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com 
  Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:06 AM
  Subject: RE: Metal Stove Cover

  Thanks guys for the quick responses.  Now I know.  

  > From: thewestyman@gmail.com
  > To: fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  > Subject: Re: Metal Stove Cover
  > Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 08:39:02 -0700
  > 
  > Hahaha. That adapter ... Well, that a European 12 volt connection. They 
  > don't use the cig. lighter much for power. And you will find out how flimsy 
  > that is for a lot of traffic.
  > The stove top is used for dish washing and placing you toiletries on top 
  > when you use the sink for shaving or cleaning self.
  > Zoltan
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: "Jamie Fitterer" <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
  > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
  > Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:15 AM
  > Subject: Metal Stove Cover
  > 
  > 
  > I have always wanted to ask what the metal cover over the stove is used for? 
  > Is it a cooking surface or a cutting board?
  > 
  > 
  > Also what is the adpater in the dash next to the Cig lighter in my 84 used 
  > for? = 
  >